YEARLY HIGH
44.4806 SYP
YEARLY LOW
7.7356 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.3870 SYP

2024 LKR to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the LKR to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 44.4806. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 7.7356.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.7450 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.8271 to the December average rate of 21.2971, the exchange rate registered a net change of 172.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 44.4806 was up 413.89% compared to the 2023 peak of 8.6557, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 222,403 SYP
2023 Average 38,373 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 38,678 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 183,725.03 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

22.6441
6.4801
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SYP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.1961, compared to 10.5779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3818 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1961
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.5779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 35.9205 SYP (High: 44.4806 / Low: 8.5601). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0620 SYP (High: 8.5818 / Low: 8.5198).

December Spread (Volatile) ±35.9205
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0620

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1297 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1297

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 21.2971) against the same month in 2023 (average: 7.6899), the exchange rate shifted by +13.6072 (+176.95%).

2024 Avg (December) 21.2971
2023 Avg (December) 7.6899

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.9649 7.7356 7.8271
February 8.1164 7.9649 8.0447
March 8.3736 8.1026 8.2394
April 8.4700 8.3184 8.4036
May 8.4765 8.3075 8.3957
June 8.3570 8.2085 8.2660
July 8.3292 8.2185 8.2767
August 8.4463 8.2863 8.3756
September 8.4828 8.2326 8.3518
October 8.5818 8.5198 8.5596
November 8.6631 8.5401 8.6065
December 44.4806 8.5601 21.2971